How To Watch The 2020 Grammys

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Music’s biggest night is upon us. It’s the evening when the world convenes to debate why Adele’s 25 won Album of the Year over Beyoncé’s Lemonade or what producers were thinking when they tasked J.Lo with a Motown tribute.

Yes, the 62nd Grammys will reliably be filled with more head-scratching winners, breakout performances, and unnecessary collaborations. But this year’s telecast is also marred with behind-the-scenes drama within the Recording Academy. CEO Deborah Dugan filed a discrimination charge against the organization on January 16, so expect major players from the industry to voice their thoughts. Below, how to watch the music and mayhem on Sunday.

How to watch the Grammys ceremony

The 2020 Grammys air Sunday, January 26 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS. If, like your music, you prefer to stream the awards, you can watch at CBS.com via CBS All Access. You can even begin a free seven-day trial for the service. The streaming platform is also available on several different devices (most with free trials) including:

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    How to watch the Grammys red carpet

    The Grammy Awards and its red carpet are sure to offer a bewildering moment or two. If you’d like to tune in to see what will be this year’s Gaga-arriving-in-an-egg stunt or Jennifer Lopez’s Versace entrance, here’s how.

    Entertainment Tonight hosts Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight will preside over CBS’ official Grammy Red Carpet Live special. It will air at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on CBS and CBS All Access.

    If you prefer the interview stylings of Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic, E! will air its Countdown to the Red Carpet coverage at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, followed by E! Live From the Red Carpet at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

    And while you’re scrolling for reactions to Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes PDA, you can find Grammys Live From the Red Carpet at 5 p.m. ET on Twitter, brought to you by the Recording Academy and CBS.

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      What to watch for at the Grammys

      This year’s Grammys will be hosted by Alicia Keys for the second year in a row. She’ll be sure to sing a melody or two, alongside an all-star line-up of performances: Nominees Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and the Jonas Brothers are set to perform.

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      Demi Lovato will take the stage for the first time since her 2018 overdose and Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton will perform as a couple. Plus, an eclectic collection of artists including Aerosmith; Camila Cabello; H.E.R.; Rosalía; Tyler, the Creator; Bonnie Raitt; Charlie Wilson; Run-D.M.C.; Brandi Carlile; Tanya Tucker; and Lil Nas X and BTS will all perfom.

      Not on the list of performers? Taylor Swift, who pulled out of a rumored secret performance. Some attribute her exit to scandal at the Academy, which will likely be mentioned throughout the evening. On Saturday, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Champagne brand Billecart-Salmon was pulling sponsorship from the ceremony in solidarity with Dugan.

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